The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

€ 24,500
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 24,900
 SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13) SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI.
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
62.1
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
71.1
80.7
61.7
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.6
77.5
71.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
62.1 in
Height
61.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
105.1
170.8
Blueprint SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
168.5
170.8 in
Length
168.5 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.01 %
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 13)

General

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
AUV
Generation
5P
Minivan
Car Body Style
Minivan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
158 hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Performance

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.86 lb/hp
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
28.99 lb/hp
20.86 lb/hp
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
510 mi
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
127 kWh
VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Sportsvan 1.6 TDI BMT
SEAT Altea 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
16.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
43 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.4 cu ft